Irrigation Technician

2024-08-28
Greenville, SC, USA
Yardnique
Join our dynamic team as an Irrigation Technician! This full-time position offers the opportunity to work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work as needed. Our company is dedicated to providing top-notch irrigation services, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality, safety, and exceptional customer service. If you are passionate about irrigation systems and enjoy working in a supportive and professional environment, we would love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesPerform assigned property service contract requirements daily with minimal supervision.Meet or exceed company maintenance production standards.Promote a safe work environment by understanding and complying with company policy and safety manuals; report and document any unsafe conditions or accidents.Properly and safely use basic maintenance hand tools and other equipment, including shovels, water hoses, quick coupler keys, wire tracers, and small machinery.Complete and process all necessary job paperwork when visiting a site.Interact with clients, Account Managers, and subcontractors in a professional and courteous manner.Train others on the job as needed and maintain a high level of morale.Work all assigned hours, including weekends and overtime as necessary.Perform start-up inspections of irrigation systems, including clock maintenance, backflow, zones, heads, valves, and rain sensors.Perform system shut-downs of irrigation systems, including hooking up air compressors, blowing the lines out, winterizing the backflow, and unplugging the clock or turning off a water pump.Perform basic troubleshooting techniques and make on-site repairs as necessary. Maintain proper irrigation parts on the vehicle at all times.Perform property inspections and complete proper forms before leaving the job site.Effectively communicate work order and system status to the department head, account manager, and other relevant parties.Complete daily paperwork as required by each job, including tracking and submitting billable and non-billable hours.Perform regular safety inspections on the vehicle.Demonstrate integrity and positively promote the company's image at all times.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in irrigation installation.Certified as an Irrigation Technician (CIT) or actively working toward certification.Valid drivers license and insurable on the companys insurance policy.Proficiency in basic math.Proficiency in verbal and written communication; ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions.Ability to communicate effectively in English.Interact and communicate with customers in a professional and courteous manner.Full range of mobility in the upper and lower body to work in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling, squatting, and walking for extended periods.Ability to reach overhead with hands and arms; climb or balance.Using hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.Ability to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks.Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.Functional vision that includes close, distance, color, periphery, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subject to strenuous work in adverse weather conditions, as well as exposure to dirt, water, chemicals, noise, etc.TravelDaily routine travel from the main building to job sites in company trucks and back.AAP/EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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